This is an alphabetical list of websites listed on Harris Library web pages.
Management Library for For-Profit and Nonprofit Organizations, Free
The Free Management Library was established as a community resource for managers of both
for-profit and nonprofit organizations. It provides access to documents relating to an extensive
range of topics including: employee performance, leadership development, program management,
ethics, crisis management, organizational communications, interviewing and much, much more. The
Library is hosted by the Management Assistance Program for Nonprofits in Minnesota and is developed
and maintained as a community service by Carter McNamara, Ph.D. of Authenticity Consulting,
Minneapolis. [Listed April 1, 2001.] (MAPNPLib)
Management of Social Transformations Programme Clearing House (MOST)
MOST is a research programme of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO). Its objective is to establish links between researchers and policy makers in
the area of social science research. The Clearinghouse offers up-to-date information on the
projects, publications and activities of the MOST Programme. It features
Best Practices in the fields of poverty eradication, social exclusion, and
indigenous knowledge. The site has a global focus. [Listed April 23, 2001. Last updated October 19,
2005.] (MOST)
Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations
This academic center is sponsored by four graduate schools at Case Western Reserve
University: the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, the Weatherhead School of Management, the
School of Law and the College of Arts and Sciences. In addition to providing information on the
academic programs, this site offers links to related nonprofit sites. [Listed April 1, 2001.]
(MCNO)
Manhattan Institute for Policy Research
A think tank that (according to its mission statement) "develops and disseminates new ideas
that foster greater economic choice and individual responsibility." The site points to editorials
from other newspapers on policy issues and includes a summary of its own projects in areas such as
education reform, welfare reform, crime reduction and faith-based initiatives. [Listed April 1,
2001.] (Manhattan)
Manpower Demonstration Research Corporation (MDRC)
This nonprofit, nonpartisan social policy research organization distributes working papers
and findings relating to policies and programs for low-income people. The full text of most reports
is available on the site (Acrobat Reader required). [Listed April 1, 2001.] (MDRC)
Medicare Central
(Formerly The Medicaid Clearinghouse.)
Sponsored by the nonprofit organization, Families USA, this site links users to information
on Medicare/Medicaid issues at the federal and state level as well as additional resources.
Families USA also gives you the
latest information on
Medicare/Medicaid. [Listed April 1, 2001. Last updated November 2, 2005.]
(MediCentrl)
MedlinePlus Health Information
This comprehensive site is produced by the National Library of Medicine in cooperation with
the National Institutes of Health. The site offers information on a variety of
Health Topics (as well as linking you to MEDLINE citations for related research
articles on that topic). Other features of the site include links to
Drug Information,
Dictionaries of medical terms, and
Directories of doctors and hospitals. There is also a link to information on
Clinical Trials coordinated by the National Institutes of Health. [Listed
April 23, 2001.] (MedlinePlus)
MedlinePlus: Men's Health
MedlinePlus provides a vast array of information on men's health issues, research, health
care services, and education that have historically placed the health of men at risk.
There is also a vast array of information on women's health issues. [Listed December 19,
2007.] (MedlinePMen)
MedlinePlus: Seniors' Health Issues
MedlinePlus is a service of the National Library of Medicine to provide up-to-date medical
information. This section of the site provides information on a wide range of health issues faced
by Seniors ranging from common medical ailments to depression, eldercare, sexuality, and other
psychological and social issues. [Listed November 14, 2005. Last updated November 3, 2005.]
(MedlinePSen)
Medscape
Medscape is an interactive, multi-specialty, commercial Web service for clinicians and
consumers. The health information available provides clinicians and other healthcare professionals
with clinical information that is directly applicable to their patients and practice. Access to
Medscape is FREE, but requires a one-time membership registration. [Listed April 1, 2001. Last
updated July 21, 2003.] (Medscape)
Mental Health Infosource
This extensive mental health index provides connections to a large number of professional and
educational resources. One item of interest is the online version of Psychiatric Times. [Listed
April 1, 2001.] (MHSource)
Mental Health, Internet
This resource is an online encyclopedia covering a variety of mental health topics and links
to other related sites. It was created by two Canadian psychiatrists in an effort to share mental
health information at a global level. [Listed April 1, 2001. Last updated July 11, 2003.]
(MentHlthMain)
Mental Health, Online Dictionary of
This site is produced by the University of Sheffield in Great Britain. It provides an A-Z
subject guide to a large number of Web sites representing different viewpoints on mental health
issues. [Listed April 1, 2001.] (MentHlthDict)
Mental Health Resources
Part of the "Miningco.com" service, this portal site has done research on a variety of mental
health topics and issues and makes a good starting point. [Listed April 1, 2001.]
(MentalHealth)
Mental Help Net
This portal site identifies a number of mental health sites related to specific disorders and
treatments, therapies, professional organizations, and current news items. It includes an internal
search engine that allows the user to search for topics within the website. [Listed April 1, 2001.]
(MentalHelp)
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
Although much of this site is specifically geared to issues of interest to Minnesota
nonprofit agencies, there is also a great deal of information that will be helpful to those outside
of Minnesota. The
Public Policy section provides resources on personnel issues (including sample
policies), board development, lobbying, and fundraising. [Listed April 1, 2001. Last updated July
21, 2003.] (MNCN)
MOST (Management of Social Transformations Programme) Clearing House
MOST is a research programme of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO). Its objective is to establish links between researchers and policy makers in
the area of social science research. The Clearinghouse offers up-to-date information on the
projects, publications and activities of the MOST Programme. It features
Best Practices in the fields of poverty eradication, social exclusion, and
indigenous knowledge. The site has a global focus. [Listed April 23, 2001. Last updated October 19,
2005.] (MOST)
Moving Ideas Network
Moving Ideas Network (MIN), formerly the Electronic Policy Network, explains complex policy
ideas to a broader audience such as journalists, activists, students and citizens. MIN is a
consortium of over 100 progressive public policy organizations and advocacy groups and its site is
an excellent place to begin poliy-related research on the web.
Spotlight and
In The Fight are current awareness sections that keep members up to date on the
latest issues concerning policy. Some member organizations include:
[Listed as EPN April 23, 2001. Name changed Jan. 2003. Last updated April 15, 2003.] (MIN)
